SMH:Two Somali soccer fans executed, 30 arrested for watching World Cup!!

Two Somali soccer fans have been killed by Islamic militants after being caught watching World Cup matches on TV. A further 30 people were arrested by the group, which has imposed a strict version of Islam in the areas it controls in southern and central Somalia.

Witnesses said the militiamen stormed two private homes Sunday night in the town of Afgoye, near the Somali capital, while the fans watched the Germany-Australia game. The militiamen were members of the Hizbul Islam group.

Hizbul Islam, just like its ally, the al-Qaida linked al-Shabab group, has imposed a strict version of Islam in the areas they control in southern and central Somalia.

For example, in April, Hizbul Islam banned Mogadishu-based radio stations from playing music, labeling it un-Islamic, in a move reminiscent of Taliban rule in Afghanistan.

Sheikh Mohamed Abdi Aros, a spokesman for the militants, said Somalia should respect their ban on the World Cup and focus on pursuing jihad. “We are warning all the youth of Somalia not to dare watch these World Cup matches,” he said. “It is a waste of money and time and they will not benefit anything or get any experience by watching mad men jumping up and down.”

During matches, militants patrol the areas under their control to find those who are watching Word Cup games in secret, the BBC reported.

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